Candied Walnuts with Lavender Ricotta & Figs

I am always looking for the perfect appetizer that can also double as a dessert after a heavy meal. These candied walnuts with ricotta and figs are bite size, easy to throw together and look and taste amazing. It is a sure to impress recipe and most importantly full of good, real ingredients.

over low heat (do not boil) make a reduction from maple balsamic vinegar (if you live locally you can find it at Harvest Oil and Vinegar) and add in raw organic honey to the cooled reduction to drizzle over the ricotta at the end.

Instructions

Lightly toast in a cast iron pan or in the oven walnuts with some honey and a pinch of sea salt.

Flavor the ricotta with some chopped fresh lavender and honey. Place ricotta on top of the halved figs and top with a walnut, drizzle with honey and garnish with lavender